The trip to Poland is an educational journey into the destroyed world of European Jewish communities and to Holocaust memorial sites – from the depths of human depravity to expressions of the human spirit. It is a journey of internal and external reflection, in which participants encounter testimonies, sites, and stories that raise profound questions about identity, morality, humanity, and choice. The uniqueness of the journey lies in the deep and comprehensive educational process that accompanies it from the preparation stage, through the days of the journey, to its conclusion, and in the dialogue of values that develops between the guide and the participants and among the group members themselves. At the center of the educational process are three questions:

• The question of man – what motivates man between the forces of good and evil within him?
• The question of identity – what constitutes our identity – Jewish, Zionist, Israeli – and what is the connection to the Jewish people then and now?
• The question of choice – how are people's choices shaped in different situations, then and now?

Through direct encounters with sights, places, and stories, and through group dialogue about dilemmas and questions from the past and present, participants in the journey undergo a meaningful, formative, and profound experience that will accompany them throughout their lives. On the journey, they are not merely guardians of memory, but become active partners in shaping it. From this, a sense of responsibility and commitment to the Jewish people, Israeli society, the Zionist idea, and the values of democracy, humanity, and morality is built.

The content divisions of the campaign:

• The Jewish people who were
• anti-Semitism
• Nazism and the Final Solution
• Zionism
• Youth movements
• rebellion
• The choices of individuals during the Holocaust
• Israeli Society and the Holocaust

*Requires at least four months of advance planning.

**Book your trip at least six months in advance.

Our pedagogy:

• Our pedagogy is based on informal education codes | a culture of circle discussions, guided group bonding, personal connections between guides and participants, and encouraging participants to take responsibility for the journey. The Ma'or journeys emphasize the power of young people to fight against realities they perceive as unjust, with the aim of changing them.
• Small group instruction | Instruction during the preparation process and the trip will be conducted in groups of approximately 20 participants. This approach allows for in-depth acquaintance between the instructor and his or her participants and creates an intimate and cohesive group in which in-depth discussions can develop.
• Trainee Activism | We encourage trainees to lead activities during the trip, prepare ceremonies, and organize social activities for the duration of the trip.
• Accompanying the educational team on the trip | Building a joint educational team of counselors and teachers who will lead the evening activities for the trip in small groups. We encourage teachers to be heavily involved in the trip, coordinating and communicating with the counselors, in accordance with the expectations of the teachers and the delegation coordinator from our side, the counselors.

Outline of the preparation process:

• Meeting of the delegation coordinator and lead guide
• Preparation meeting for the educational team (teachers and counselors)
• School preparation sessions (4 hours per session) (2-4 sessions)
• Visit to the Holocaust Institute (Ghetto Fighters' House or Yad Mordechai Museum) – optional
• Summary meeting

הפוסט המסע לגילוי שורשי המהפכה הציונית ומרד תנועות הנוער – שואה וגבורה הופיע לראשונה ב-המעורר.

Objectives:

The overarching goal: to create a meaningful experience for young people that strengthens their identity and sense of responsibility as part of the Jewish people and Israeli society, in a Jewish and democratic state.

• Strengthening the sense of belonging, partnership, and responsibility toward Israeli society and its democratic and Zionist values.
• Giving contemporary meaning to concepts and symbols as part of an open and relevant Zionist identity.
• Developing critical thinking and sensitivity to different opinions, while maintaining respectful and ethical discourse.
• Encouraging social involvement through meaningful initiatives during and after the journey.

Possible outlines: מתווה גליל | מתווה כרמל | מתווה נגב

Key content and issues:

• Zionism – Issues and Challenges in Zionism from Then Until Now, the Connections between Jewish Identity and National Identity
• Democracy – democratic culture, the limits of public discourse, and the challenge of realizing the values of the Declaration of Independence in a Jewish and multicultural state.
• Judaism – The many facets of Jewish identity and personal exploration of one's connection to Judaism today.
• Living Together – The challenges of living in a diverse society, the search for a common identity and shared bridges.
• Socioeconomic equality – center and periphery, social struggles over the years, and the challenges of integrating minority groups into society.
• Defense – The challenges of Israel's security situation, living within borders, and defending the country.

הפוסט מסע אל ארצי הופיע לראשונה ב-המעורר.

The tour is modular in format – you can choose between a focused tour of Sderot and an extended tour that also includes stops in the western Negev. There is also an option to meet with locals.

Tour objectives:

• An introduction to the history of settlement in the western Negev and life in the city of Sderot under the shadow of terrorism
• Exposure to ethical dilemmas regarding memory, rehabilitation, and community resilience
• Strengthening the sense of belonging, mutual responsibility, and commitment to Israeli society
• Encouraging willingness to serve meaningfully in the IDF out of a sense of mission and responsibility

Possible stops on the tour:

• Takuma – Observation of the Gaza Envelope, History of Settlement, Burnt Car Lot, and Dilemmas of Memory.
• Reim Parking Lot – Memorial site for the victims of the Nova party, ceremonial memorial event.

In Sderot:

• Children's Park – Discussion about life in the city under the shadow of security threats.
• The Pensioners' Shelter – Getting to know the stories of those who were murdered and talking about social resilience, what it's made of, and how to build it.
• The Commercial Center – Getting to know the resilience centers and talking about recovery and growth.
• The Police Station – Documenting the Battle of October 7, a story of heroism and the dilemmas of commemoration.
• Summary station – Mutual responsibility among different parts of Israeli society as a source of strength, the significance of serving in the IDF.

*What is required for the activity: Independent arrival at the tour sites; preliminary briefing for participants to arrive with a hat, water, and walking shoes.

הפוסט סיור בנגב המערבי (תקומה, רעים, שדרות) – תוכנית דגל הופיע לראשונה ב-המעורר.

Comments:
Participants must wear closed-toe shoes.

הפוסט ODT אאוטדור- תוכנית הדגל הופיע לראשונה ב-המעורר.